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An ecological comfort whitout maintenance Optimum guarantee a first quality and reliable product. We are proud to present to our customers, CSA certified products under 252566 license. We also manufacture a full range of vent for residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural buildings. Optimum products are in galvanized steel, maintenancefree and ultra-durable with a baked paint. Our roof attic ventilator are continuously working with the wind by producing a chimney effect. Anti-gust position with deflectors design prevents infiltration regardless of bad weather or the wind direction. OP-A412 252566 www.condor.pro
Roof with limited elevation of the attic With restricted space in the attic, the air warms and humidifies quickly. To ventilate adequately, please ensure that there is no other opening than soffits and Optimum vent installed on the roof. Refer to the 1/150 standard for roofs with an angle of less than 2/12 or less than 6. OP-A412 3
Air Air Air Air Pitched roof soffits obstructed by insulation Attic vent Always ensure that soffits are kept clear to allow outside air to enter freely. Soffit and Optimum vent positioned correctly, produce a chimney effect eliminating excess heat and moisture from the attic. If soffits are blocked by insulation, use an attic vent to free them and allow sufficient air entry to ventilate properly. 4
Roof with an asymmetric slope A B 50 % 100 % It is important to leave only 50% open soffits on the short side of the roof to balance the chimney effect created naturally between the soffit and the vent. OP-A112 OP-A412 OP-A312 5
Regular shingle roof Ventilators for shingle roof produce no chimney effect. They only work by evaporation and represent a significant risk of water or snow infiltration. As soon as there is snow accumulation, they become completely covered and ineffective. The effectiveness of a Optimum ventilator is well above the ventilator for shingle roof on the market while eliminating the risk of infiltration of snow or water. It provides comfort with a cool ambiance in summer and warm in winter. OP-A412 6
Small roof attic ventilator for pitch roof The aesthetics of this vent offers all the benefits of a regular one! Due to its suitable design, it enhances the appearance and embellished the look by adapting to the frame of the booby hatch or a smaller building. The 3 fins design fits well with other vent already in place on your building. This attic roof ventilator provides the advantage of a attic cooler in summer and dry in winter. It prolongs the integrity of the structure. It promotes a suction and, with the help of wind, produces a chimney effect. The air in the attic is exchanged continuously at a frequency of 134 ft 3 /min, cover up an area of 300 ft 2. OP-A308 7
Roof provided with openings other than the soffits and ventilator You must seal any air input other than the soffits. These openings in the top of the wall adjacent to the roof, unbalance the air which must ideally enter from the bottom of the roof upwards. The air entering through these openings is immediately aspired by the ventilator, which limits the air exchange to the upper part of the roof only. 8
Regular roof vent with round base Whether to beautify your home or replacing your old turbine, a OP-T412 vent ventilation even when there is no wind. Eliminating noise and maintenance often caused by rusti by only changing the upper part of the vent. This model fits very well with the existing base. You will get excellent performance by improving the look of your home. You only have to remove the turbine, screw your Optimum instead and voila. OP-T412 9
Walls obstructing roof soffits When the wall structure reaches the roof and blocks any possible ventilation, we recommend using air inlets or special vent as RAC or RAP located on the edge of the roof. The air entering the attic will lead excess heat or humidity outwards. 10 OP-RAR OP-RAC
Mansard roof without adequate ventilation When soffits are blocked permanently, install air inlets. You can solve this problem by installing attic vents on edges of the roof. These vents are the ideal alternative to proper ventilation when the structure does not allow it. Make sure that the number of air inlets are conform to the National Building Code. OP-M96 11
Cathedral roof ventilation ducts for cathedral roof OP-C96 Ventilation ducts For a cathedral roof type, the Optimum system is essential. Its suction capacity allows a large exhaust flow of hot and wet air. Our Optimum Cathedral roofs vent is the only recommended system. Given its location, you are guaranteed a good operation at any times. An insulated duct is installed on the roof ridge length and efficiently ventilate between each truss of the roof. The aspirated air is evacuate by the Optimum vent. OP-C412 12
Roof cathedral type on trusses A cathedral type roof with trusses having an elevation of attic of 12 to 16 inches, you may install an Optimum vent on the ridge of the roof with a specific base. We must free soffits that ventilates the ridge of the roof and provide air circulation. Optimum vent ratio is 412 to 600 square feet of insulated ceiling. OP-F412 13
Ridge vent Our ridge vent is made of first quality galvanized sheet metal. It installs in length of 96 on the ridge of the roof. This system allows bleed air from the attic continuously reducing the accumulation of heat and moisture in the attic. OP-F96 14
One side cathedral type roof A B 50 % 100 % When the cathedral type roof covers only one side, it is necessary to restrict the entry of air of the open side to force a good ventilation. The vent positioned on the side A will force the air to enter through the soffits and will evacuate it outside. You may install a Optimum vent at all 600 square feet of insulated ceiling. several colors available on special order 15
Flat roofs with air inlet by parapets The positioning of the ventilators on a flat roof is of utmost importance. For flat roofs equipped with parapets air intakes : install Optimum ventilators in the center of the roof to push air circulation from parapets to the center of the roof. 16
Flat roofs without air inlet by parapets For roofs with no air intake: divide the roof by the required number of vent and install them at the center of these divisions. Depending on wind direction, a ventilator will serve as air inlet and the other will be used for evacuation. 17
Roofs with different levels 15 cm (6 ) For good performance, the fans must always be exposed to wind, so always be higher than the parapets. It is important to balance the height of vents. To optimize performance, always take the same model of ventilators on the roof. Different sized extension are sold separately. OP-P412 18
Multi Roof Exhaust Trap OP-Vent Deluxe OP-Vent The best way to manage your vents through a flat roof in a single opening. Practical and esthetic, this system minimizes air intakes and allows you to easily connect dryers, range hoods, fans, bathroom exhaust, etc, in a single unit. Optimum roof exhaust trap is designed for sloped roof OP-CT10 OP-CT6 OP-CT4 19
Coding Chart Base Type OP-A412 A - Angle Base For Sloped Roof P - Base For Flat Roof i - Isolated Base For Flat Roof R - Base With Folded Edge C - Exhaust 20 12-24 12 12-14 Number of wings 100-1 Fin 200-2 Fins 16-18 20-22 24 4 6 3 x10 12-24 12 12-14 16 300-3 Fins 400-4 Fins 500-5 Fins 600-6 Fins 700-7 Fins Base width 8 à 24 Base Width 4, 6, 10 Exhaust Exit Width 4 6 3 x10